If you sell an individual on a perceived value that's higher than what you know they'll actually receive, that's dishonest, no matter how you try and dress it up.
How you couch that reality doesn't change what it is, and that's why I won't do business with that kind of person.
Where did I suggest doing that? And where does Problogger do that?
I'm suggesting that just because you think your creation is worth 19.99, doesn't mean it is. Often it means it is less, but just as often you'll find that the market thinks it's worth much more.
If you don't price it right, it could be detrimental to your business.
For whatever reason you seem to be fixated on this Amway/Herbalife deal. All I'm saying is that both those companies are obviously showing value to somebody, because otherwise they wouldn't be around. How they manage to do that is worth studying.
Suggesting that everyone that doesn't see things your way - including myself, and pretty much 80% of major corporations - is unethical is rather immature, to be frank.
Where did I suggest doing that? And where does Problogger do that?
Problogger/TwiTips are entirely predicated on selling you on the idea that you too can make money on your blog -- for evidence, just look at Problogger, which makes money selling you on making money on your blog.
At least the recursion is fantastic.
Suggesting that everyone that doesn't see things your way - including myself - is unethical is rather immature, to be frank.
Well, I doubt we'll agree. That's OK, but I don't think that there's anything immature about pointing out what I see as inherently dishonest behavior.
How you couch that reality doesn't change what it is, and that's why I won't do business with that kind of person.